The Contents of The Matrix and How to Implement Technology in ELA Classroom

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Description

Google Drive

The Google Drive application is a cloud service that can store, share, and organize. The service is free and can be accessed through an internet connection. It is appropriate for students above eight years. For students struggling with reading and writing, the app is vital for storing documents for ready access from any device. The main benefit is that documents can be read anywhere using connected devices. This enhances reading practice for students. The drawbacks are that records cannot be accessed offline (Parrish, 2017).

Read and Write Extension

It is available on the Chrome Web Store. It can be used on Google Docs, Slides, PDFs, ePubs, and Kurzweil files. The basic version is free for all people, and a premium version is also available for advanced users. The benefits are that it reads text loudly in a speech format. Moreover, it assists students struggling with reading using the read-aloud feature. Other features include highlighting text, word prediction, and picture and talking dictionary. It is effective for students with reading-based disabilities. The main drawback is that it can be used alone on laptops or Chrome browsers. The feature is helpful for high school and college students struggling with reading and writing (Parrish, 2017).

Quizlet

The feature can be accessed through the website or the Quizlet app on mobile devices. Therefore, students can create study sets and flashcards and read aloud using interactive games. It is valuable for high school and college students struggling with reading and writing. It is beneficial in mastering words and spelling. The main disadvantage is that it requires an internet connection to work effectively (Parrish, 2017).

Google Docs Voice Typing

The feature allows students to turn their voices into text. When individuals can only frame their ideas while talking, this feature can quickly assist them in writing their thoughts and proofreading them later for clarity and readability. It is appropriate for high school and college students with writing disabilities. The Voice Typing feature is free in Google Docs, and you only need to turn it on from the tools drop-down menu. Students struggling with writing can produce text while speaking and proofread later for clarity. The only drawback is that the feature is used when connected (Parrish, 2017).

Dropbox

Dropbox is a crucial cloud storage solution that can assist students struggling with reading and writing organize and keeping their documents safely. It can be used to store drafts, presentations, notes, and other ideas that are gain...